Summary: The world is a bit wobbly at the moment.   If you've been sitting on a trip you've been dreaming about for years, it's tempting to wait until things settle down. Here's the thing — they may not settle. Not the way we're used to.   This is a piece about travelling through uncertain times, what to actually think about (travel insurance, weather patterns and a few honest trade-offs), and why regret is a far bigger risk than uncertainty. I had coffee with a friend last w

Summary Solo travel is usually triggered by life changes, not spontaneous wanderlust It’s less about seeing places and more about reconnecting with yourself and who you were meant to be The first trip often feels uncertain, but becomes a turning point Freedom, space, and independence are the real drivers This is a long-term behavioural shift, not a passing trend Most women don’t become solo travellers because they’re brave. They become solo travellers because something in the

The most anxious time in solo travel is your 'homeless state'. Arriving in another country.

Summary Most women did not travel solo to feel brave. They travelled to feel steady again. The first solo trip mattered emotionally more than any destination choice. Familiar places, light structure, and optional connection reduced anxiety. Preparation mattered more than confidence. The biggest change happened quietly, after they came home. Who this article is really about This article is based on patterns we see again and again among divorced women who choose to travel alone

For most women over 50, solo travel doesn’t begin with a dramatic declaration or a fearless leap, as many self-help gurus or healing social media influencers will have you believe. It begins quietly. With a thought that keeps returning. With a trip they didn’t take because no one else could. With the realisation that waiting has become heavier than going. This guide brings together what women over 50 actually tell us about travelling solo - the fears, the relief, the practica

Listen to your instincts when you travel solo. They've never let me down. Summary Safety is about confidence, not fear Real solo travellers share raw experiences from street harassment to emotional overwhelm Smart pre-trip prep reduces risk: location research, local SIMs, trusted first-night plans Emotional safety matters too: rituals, routines, and trusted human contact Small group tours and community-led travel offer support without compromising independence The most powerf